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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 307.26 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 307.26 and 176.13 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 307.26 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/307.26 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 307.26 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 54,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,117.70/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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