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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 331.02 and 177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 331.02 and 177.79 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 331.02 = 177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/331.02 = 177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 331.02 × 177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 58,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,852.05/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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