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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.06, 303.51 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.06, 303.51 and 171.07 is: 235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.06 : 303.51 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.06/303.51 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.06x = 303.51 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.06x = 51,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,921.46/220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.94

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