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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 305.70 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 305.70 and 172.52 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 305.70 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/305.70 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 305.70 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 52,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,739.36/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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