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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 334.02 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 334.02 and 174.64 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 334.02 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/334.02 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 334.02 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 58,333.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,333.25/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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