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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.41, 333.45 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.41, 333.45 and 176.87 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.41 : 333.45 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.41/333.45 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.41x = 333.45 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.41x = 58,975.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,975.63/222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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