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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.77, 333.25 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.77, 333.25 and 177.21 is: 265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.77 : 333.25 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.77/333.25 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.77x = 333.25 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.77x = 59,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,054.79/222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.09

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