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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.79, 307.23 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.79, 307.23 and 173.71 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.79 : 307.23 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.79/307.23 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.79x = 307.23 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.79x = 53,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,368.92/222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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