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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 334.50 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 334.50 and 177.72 is: 266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 334.50 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/334.50 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 334.50 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 59,447.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447.34/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.77

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