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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 303.83 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 303.83 and 170.84 is: 235.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 303.83 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/303.83 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 303.83 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 51,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,906.32/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.86

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