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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 333.43 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 333.43 and 174.04 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 333.43 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/333.43 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 333.43 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 58,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,030.16/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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