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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.60, 333 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.60, 333 and 174 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.60 : 333 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.60/333 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.60x = 333 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.60x = 57,942
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,942/222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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