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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 330.17 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 330.17 and 176.79 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 330.17 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/330.17 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 330.17 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 58,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,370.75/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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