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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 305.76 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 305.76 and 172.56 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 305.76 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/305.76 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 305.76 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 52,761.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,761.95/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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