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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 332.28 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 332.28 and 170.40 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 332.28 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/332.28 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 332.28 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 56,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,620.51/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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