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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 305.42 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 305.42 and 174.72 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 305.42 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/305.42 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 305.42 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 53,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,362.11/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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