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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 332.60 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 332.60 and 170.52 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 332.60 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/332.60 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 332.60 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 56,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,714.10/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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