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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 330.29 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 330.29 and 179.89 is: 269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 330.29 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/330.29 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 330.29 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 59,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,415.87/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.85

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