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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.18, 304.67 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.18, 304.67 and 171.96 is: 236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.18 : 304.67 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.18/304.67 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.18x = 304.67 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.18x = 52,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,390.19/221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.87

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