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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 333.23 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 333.23 and 161.04 is: 241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 333.23 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/333.23 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 333.23 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 53,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,663.36/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.66

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