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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.62, 304.65 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.62, 304.65 and 177.06 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.62 : 304.65 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.62/304.65 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.62x = 304.65 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.62x = 53,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,941.33/220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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