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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 304.14 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 304.14 and 171.32 is: 236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 304.14 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/304.14 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 304.14 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 52,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,105.26/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.41

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