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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 332.23 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 332.23 and 172.99 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 332.23 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/332.23 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 332.23 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 57,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,472.47/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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