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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 304.86 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 304.86 and 172.20 is: 237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 304.86 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/304.86 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 304.86 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 52,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496.89/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.82

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