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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 334.19 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 334.19 and 172.22 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 334.19 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/334.19 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 334.19 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 57,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,554.20/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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