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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 333.77 and 173.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 333.77 and 173.57 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 333.77 = 173.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/333.77 = 173.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 333.77 × 173.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 57,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,929.92/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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