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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.57, 307.26 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.57, 307.26 and 173.34 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.57 : 307.26 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.57/307.26 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.57x = 307.26 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.57x = 53,260.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,260.45/222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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