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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 303.87 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 303.87 and 171.31 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 303.87 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/303.87 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 303.87 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 52,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,055.21/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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