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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332.10 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332.10 and 173.25 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332.10 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332.10 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332.10 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 57,536.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,536.33/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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