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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 330.35 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 330.35 and 179.78 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 330.35 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/330.35 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 330.35 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 59,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,387.77/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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