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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 306.68 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 306.68 and 173.13 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 306.68 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/306.68 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 306.68 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 53,094.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,094.64/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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