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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.30, 305.03 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.30, 305.03 and 174.59 is: 240.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.30 : 305.03 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.30/305.03 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.30x = 305.03 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.30x = 53,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,255.24/221.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.65

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