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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 332.70 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 332.70 and 170.56 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 332.70 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/332.70 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 332.70 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 56,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,745.31/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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