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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 330.66 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 330.66 and 172.08 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 330.66 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/330.66 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 330.66 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 56,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,899.97/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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