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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 334.11 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 334.11 and 171.18 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 334.11 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/334.11 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 334.11 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 57,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,192.95/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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