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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 304.13 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 304.13 and 171.47 is: 236.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 304.13 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/304.13 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 304.13 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 52,146.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,146.79/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.33

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