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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 304.08 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 304.08 and 173.49 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 304.08 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/304.08 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 304.08 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 52,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,754.84/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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