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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 331.14 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 331.14 and 177.32 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 331.14 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/331.14 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 331.14 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 58,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,717.74/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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