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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 333.96 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 333.96 and 177.16 is: 265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 333.96 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/333.96 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 333.96 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 59,164.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,164.35/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.64

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