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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 331.53 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 331.53 and 173.14 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 331.53 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/331.53 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 331.53 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 57,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,401.10/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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