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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 330.47 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 330.47 and 172.26 is: 257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 330.47 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/330.47 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 330.47 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 56,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,926.76/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.75

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