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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 330.36 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 330.36 and 174.64 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 330.36 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/330.36 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 330.36 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 57,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,694.07/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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