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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 331.81 and 170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 331.81 and 170.04 is: 254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 331.81 = 170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/331.81 = 170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 331.81 × 170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 56,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,420.55/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.39

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