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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 332.30 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 332.30 and 170.71 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 332.30 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/332.30 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 332.30 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 56,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,726.53/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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