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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 304.72 and 174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 304.72 and 174.85 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 304.72 = 174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/304.72 = 174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 304.72 × 174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 53,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,280.29/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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