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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 305.90 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 305.90 and 172.71 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 305.90 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/305.90 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 305.90 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 52,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,831.99/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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