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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.28, 333.42 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.28, 333.42 and 174.12 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.28 : 333.42 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.28/333.42 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.28x = 333.42 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.28x = 58,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,055.09/222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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