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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332.46 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332.46 and 176.10 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332.46 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332.46 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332.46 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 58,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,546.21/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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