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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.79, 304.56 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.79, 304.56 and 171.05 is: 235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.79 : 304.56 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.79/304.56 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.79x = 304.56 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.79x = 52,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,093.47/220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.94

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