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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.75, 330.66 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.75, 330.66 and 171.95 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.75 : 330.66 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.75/330.66 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.75x = 330.66 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.75x = 56,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,855.98/220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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