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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.54 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.54 and 173.13 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.54 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.54 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.54 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 53,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,071.27/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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