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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 332.39 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 332.39 and 170.18 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 332.39 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/332.39 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 332.39 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 56,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,566.11/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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