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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 303.53 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 303.53 and 170.42 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 303.53 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/303.53 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 303.53 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 51,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,726.82/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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