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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 332.52 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 332.52 and 173.64 is: 259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 332.52 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/332.52 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 332.52 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 57,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,738.77/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.80

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