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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.59, 305.57 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.59, 305.57 and 174.88 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.59 : 305.57 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.59/305.57 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.59x = 305.57 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.59x = 53,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439.76/221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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