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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.71, 307.45 and 172.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.71, 307.45 and 172.81 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.71 : 307.45 = 172.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.71/307.45 = 172.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.71x = 307.45 × 172.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.71x = 53,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,128.90/222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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