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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.79, 307.32 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.79, 307.32 and 173.05 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.79 : 307.32 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.79/307.32 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.79x = 307.32 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.79x = 53,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,181.73/222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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