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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.10, 306.18 and 172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.10, 306.18 and 172.78 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.10 : 306.18 = 172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.10/306.18 = 172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.10x = 306.18 × 172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.10x = 52,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,901.78/222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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