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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 331.23 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 331.23 and 171.83 is: 257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 331.23 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/331.23 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 331.23 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 56,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,915.25/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.89

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