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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 330.93 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 330.93 and 172.98 is: 258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 330.93 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/330.93 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 330.93 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 57,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,244.27/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.98

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