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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 330.73 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 330.73 and 177.44 is: 265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 330.73 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/330.73 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 330.73 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 58,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,682.63/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.92

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