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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 333.78 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 333.78 and 171.40 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 333.78 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/333.78 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 333.78 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 57,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209.89/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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