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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 303.03 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 303.03 and 170.18 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 303.03 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/303.03 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 303.03 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 51,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,569.65/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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