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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 332.69 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 332.69 and 170.09 is: 254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 332.69 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/332.69 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 332.69 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 56,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,587.24/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.66

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