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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.47, 306.91 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.47, 306.91 and 170.07 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.47 : 306.91 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.47/306.91 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.47x = 306.91 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.47x = 52,196.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,196.18/222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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