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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 333.09 and 170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 333.09 and 170.21 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 333.09 = 170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/333.09 = 170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 333.09 × 170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 56,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,696.08/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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