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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 303.80 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 303.80 and 176.64 is: 243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 303.80 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/303.80 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 303.80 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 53,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,663.23/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.39

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