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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 333.53 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 333.53 and 170.70 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 333.53 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/333.53 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 333.53 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 56,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,933.57/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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