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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 332.74 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 332.74 and 174.32 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 332.74 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/332.74 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 332.74 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 58,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,003.24/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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