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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 304.85 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 304.85 and 176.72 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 304.85 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/304.85 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 304.85 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 53,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,870.68/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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