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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 304.86 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 304.86 and 174.36 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 304.86 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/304.86 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 304.86 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 53,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,155.39/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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