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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 332.93 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 332.93 and 161.07 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 332.93 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/332.93 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 332.93 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 53,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,624.23/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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