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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 303.90 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 303.90 and 173.37 is: 239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 303.90 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/303.90 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 303.90 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 52,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,686.04/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.33

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