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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 332.75 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 332.75 and 170.12 is: 254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 332.75 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/332.75 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 332.75 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 56,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,607.43/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.84

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