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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 332.44 and 172.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 332.44 and 172.91 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 332.44 = 172.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/332.44 = 172.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 332.44 × 172.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 57,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,482.60/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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