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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 304.17 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 304.17 and 173.86 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 304.17 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/304.17 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 304.17 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 52,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,883.00/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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