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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 305.04 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 305.04 and 172.34 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 305.04 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/305.04 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 305.04 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 52,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,570.59/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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