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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 334.04 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 334.04 and 171.46 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 334.04 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/334.04 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 334.04 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 57,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,272.81/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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