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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 304.39 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 304.39 and 171.69 is: 236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 304.39 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/304.39 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 304.39 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 52,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,259.79/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.58

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