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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 304.70 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 304.70 and 171.81 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 304.70 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/304.70 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 304.70 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 52,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,349.65/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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