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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 330.93 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 330.93 and 174.98 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 330.93 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/330.93 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 330.93 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 57,906.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,906.13/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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