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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 307.02 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 307.02 and 173.44 is: 239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 307.02 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/307.02 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 307.02 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 53,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,249.55/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.38

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