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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 306.21 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 306.21 and 175.59 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 306.21 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/306.21 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 306.21 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 53,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,767.41/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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