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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.85, 305.01 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.85, 305.01 and 171.94 is: 237.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.85 : 305.01 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.85/305.01 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.85x = 305.01 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.85x = 52,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,442.66/220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.46

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