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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 332.88 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 332.88 and 173.40 is: 259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 332.88 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/332.88 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 332.88 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 57,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,721.39/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.41

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