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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 303.39 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 303.39 and 173.36 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 303.39 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/303.39 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 303.39 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 52,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,595.69/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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