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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.07, 333.11 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.07, 333.11 and 171.01 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.07 : 333.11 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.07/333.11 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.07x = 333.11 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.07x = 56,965.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,965.99/222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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