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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 304.02 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 304.02 and 171.18 is: 236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 304.02 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/304.02 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 304.02 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 52,042.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,042.14/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.02

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