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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.53, 304.45 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.53, 304.45 and 174.06 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.53 : 304.45 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.53/304.45 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.53x = 304.45 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.53x = 52,992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,992.57/220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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