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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 304.29 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 304.29 and 171.45 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 304.29 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/304.29 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 304.29 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 52,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,170.52/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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