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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 331.02 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 331.02 and 172.89 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 331.02 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/331.02 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 331.02 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 57,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,230.05/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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