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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 329.68 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 329.68 and 174.90 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 329.68 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/329.68 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 329.68 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 57,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,661.03/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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