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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 305.63 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 305.63 and 175.03 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 305.63 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/305.63 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 305.63 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 53,494.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,494.42/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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