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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 305.61 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 305.61 and 172.27 is: 237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 305.61 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/305.61 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 305.61 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 52,647.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,647.43/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.69

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