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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.67, 303.98 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.67, 303.98 and 171.46 is: 236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.67 : 303.98 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.67/303.98 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.67x = 303.98 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.67x = 52,120.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,120.41/220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.19

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