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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 303.59 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 303.59 and 171.26 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 303.59 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/303.59 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 303.59 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 51,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,992.82/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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