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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 331.26 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 331.26 and 172.36 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 331.26 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/331.26 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 331.26 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 57,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,095.97/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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