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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 331.03 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 331.03 and 172.63 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 331.03 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/331.03 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 331.03 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 57,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,145.71/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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