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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.04, 329.98 and 171.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.04, 329.98 and 171.35 is: 256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.04 : 329.98 = 171.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.04/329.98 = 171.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.04x = 329.98 × 171.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.04x = 56,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,540.42/220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.96

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