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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.93, 332.63 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.93, 332.63 and 175.86 is: 263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.93 : 332.63 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.93/332.63 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.93x = 332.63 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.93x = 58,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,495.43/221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.58

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