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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 332.03 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 332.03 and 169.70 is: 254.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 332.03 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/332.03 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 332.03 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 56,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,344.26/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.70

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