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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 332.42 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 332.42 and 170.28 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 332.42 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/332.42 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 332.42 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 56,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,603.63/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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