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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.77, 333.95 and 177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.77, 333.95 and 177.41 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.77 : 333.95 = 177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.77/333.95 = 177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.77x = 333.95 × 177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.77x = 59,243.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,243.51/222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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