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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 330.06 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 330.06 and 176.88 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 330.06 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/330.06 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 330.06 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 58,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,381.01/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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