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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 303.70 and 173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 303.70 and 173.47 is: 239.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 303.70 = 173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/303.70 = 173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 303.70 × 173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 52,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681.97/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.27

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