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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 305.11 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 305.11 and 172.14 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 305.11 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/305.11 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 305.11 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 52,521.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,521.64/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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