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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 329.97 and 181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 329.97 and 181.69 is: 272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 329.97 = 181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/329.97 = 181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 329.97 × 181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 59,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,952.25/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.14

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