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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 333.94 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 333.94 and 177.36 is: 265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 333.94 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/333.94 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 333.94 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 59,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,227.60/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.64

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