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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 304.23 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 304.23 and 171.27 is: 236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 304.23 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/304.23 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 304.23 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 52,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,105.47/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.31

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