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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 332.93 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 332.93 and 176.66 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 332.93 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/332.93 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 332.93 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 58,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,815.41/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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