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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 330.60 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 330.60 and 174.12 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 330.60 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/330.60 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 330.60 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 57,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,564.07/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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