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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 304.36 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 304.36 and 177.19 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 304.36 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/304.36 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 304.36 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 53,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,928.34/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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