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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 303.91 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 303.91 and 173.78 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 303.91 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/303.91 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 303.91 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 52,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,813.48/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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