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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 330.78 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 330.78 and 175.56 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 330.78 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/330.78 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 330.78 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 58,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,071.74/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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