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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 307.44 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 307.44 and 171.12 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 307.44 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/307.44 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 307.44 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 52,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,609.13/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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