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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.82, 332.52 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.82, 332.52 and 173.70 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.82 : 332.52 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.82/332.52 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.82x = 332.52 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.82x = 57,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,758.72/221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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