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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 334.21 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 334.21 and 179.46 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 334.21 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/334.21 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 334.21 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 59,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,976.88/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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