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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 330.12 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 330.12 and 175.44 is: 262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 330.12 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/330.12 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 330.12 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 57,916.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,916.25/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.02

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