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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.31, 330.91 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.31, 330.91 and 174.97 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.31 : 330.91 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.31/330.91 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.31x = 330.91 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.31x = 57,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,898.06/220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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