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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 333.18 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 333.18 and 170.64 is: 256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 333.18 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/333.18 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 333.18 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 56,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,853.84/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.17

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