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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 303.57 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 303.57 and 176.13 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 303.57 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/303.57 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 303.57 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 53,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,467.78/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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