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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 306.18 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 306.18 and 173.14 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 306.18 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/306.18 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 306.18 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 53,011.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,011.24/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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