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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.60, 335.70 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.60, 335.70 and 176 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.60 : 335.70 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.60/335.70 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.60x = 335.70 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.60x = 59,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,082.32/224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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