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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 304.62 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 304.62 and 176.80 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 304.62 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/304.62 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 304.62 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 53,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,856.82/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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