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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 332 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 332 and 178 is: 267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 332 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/332 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 332 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 59,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,096/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.57

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