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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 304.83 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 304.83 and 171.78 is: 236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 304.83 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/304.83 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 304.83 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 52,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363.70/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.83

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