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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 333.15 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 333.15 and 170.99 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 333.15 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/333.15 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 333.15 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 56,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,965.32/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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