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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.17, 304.86 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.17, 304.86 and 174.46 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.17 : 304.86 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.17/304.86 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.17x = 304.86 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.17x = 53,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,185.88/221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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