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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.54, 305.76 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.54, 305.76 and 172.54 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.54 : 305.76 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.54/305.76 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.54x = 305.76 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.54x = 52,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,755.83/221.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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