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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 304.26 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 304.26 and 174.03 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 304.26 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/304.26 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 304.26 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 52,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,948.57/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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