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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 330.28 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 330.28 and 172.56 is: 258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 330.28 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/330.28 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 330.28 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 56,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993.12/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.59

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