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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 334.14 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 334.14 and 174.92 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 334.14 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/334.14 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 334.14 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 58,447.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,447.77/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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