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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 303.72 and 173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 303.72 and 173.50 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 303.72 = 173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/303.72 = 173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 303.72 × 173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 52,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,695.42/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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