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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 330.36 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 330.36 and 177.32 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 330.36 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/330.36 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 330.36 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 58,579.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,579.44/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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