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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.19, 332.97 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.19, 332.97 and 170.65 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.19 : 332.97 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.19/332.97 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.19x = 332.97 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.19x = 56,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,821.33/222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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