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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 331.03 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 331.03 and 172.36 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 331.03 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/331.03 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 331.03 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 57,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,056.33/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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