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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 332.61 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 332.61 and 170.18 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 332.61 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/332.61 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 332.61 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 56,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,601.58/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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