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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 333.75 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 333.75 and 171.47 is: 257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 333.75 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/333.75 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 333.75 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 57,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226.44/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.20

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