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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 332.03 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 332.03 and 170.25 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 332.03 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/332.03 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 332.03 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 56,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,528.11/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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