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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 329.94 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 329.94 and 174.30 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 329.94 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/329.94 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 329.94 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 57,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,508.54/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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