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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 332.96 and 170.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 332.96 and 170.62 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 332.96 = 170.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/332.96 = 170.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 332.96 × 170.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 56,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,809.64/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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