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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 334.14 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 334.14 and 171.48 is: 257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 334.14 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/334.14 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 334.14 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 57,298.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,298.33/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.06

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