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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 333.52 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 333.52 and 171.06 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 333.52 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/333.52 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 333.52 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 57,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,052.13/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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