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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 334.19 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 334.19 and 177.16 is: 266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 334.19 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/334.19 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 334.19 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 59,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,205.10/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.07

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