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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.41, 305.22 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.41, 305.22 and 174.69 is: 240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.41 : 305.22 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.41/305.22 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.41x = 305.22 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.41x = 53,319.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,319.54/221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.82

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