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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.24, 305.46 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.24, 305.46 and 172.04 is: 237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.24 : 305.46 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.24/305.46 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.24x = 305.46 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.24x = 52,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,551.34/221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.53

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