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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 303.71 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 303.71 and 173.79 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 303.71 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/303.71 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 303.71 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 52,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780.89/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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