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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 303.81 and 176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 303.81 and 176.69 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 303.81 = 176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/303.81 = 176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 303.81 × 176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 53,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,680.19/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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