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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 305.10 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 305.10 and 172.44 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 305.10 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/305.10 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 305.10 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 52,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,611.44/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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