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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.70, 333.81 and 176.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.70, 333.81 and 176.98 is: 265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.70 : 333.81 = 176.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.70/333.81 = 176.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.70x = 333.81 × 176.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.70x = 59,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,077.69/222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.28

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