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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 329.65 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 329.65 and 174.67 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 329.65 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/329.65 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 329.65 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 57,578.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,578.70/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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