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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 334.26 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 334.26 and 114.57 is: 171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 334.26 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/334.26 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 334.26 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 38,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,296.17/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.96

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