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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 330.26 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 330.26 and 174.89 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 330.26 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/330.26 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 330.26 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 57,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,759.78/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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