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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.55, 329.81 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.55, 329.81 and 179.64 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.55 : 329.81 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.55/329.81 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.55x = 329.81 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.55x = 59,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,246.17/220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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