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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 333.38 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 333.38 and 170.39 is: 256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 333.38 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/333.38 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 333.38 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 56,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,802.10/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.49

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