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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.83, 307.73 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.83, 307.73 and 173.22 is: 239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.83 : 307.73 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.83/307.73 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.83x = 307.73 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.83x = 53,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,304.12/222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.22

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