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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.75, 331.04 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.75, 331.04 and 177.31 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.75 : 331.04 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.75/331.04 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.75x = 331.04 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.75x = 58,697.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,697.15/220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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