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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 304.98 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 304.98 and 171.79 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 304.98 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/304.98 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 304.98 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 52,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,392.51/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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