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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 329.99 and 177.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 329.99 and 177.07 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 329.99 = 177.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/329.99 = 177.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 329.99 × 177.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 58,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,430.95/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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