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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.07, 331.62 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.07, 331.62 and 172.89 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.07 : 331.62 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.07/331.62 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.07x = 331.62 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.07x = 57,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,333.78/221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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