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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 306.18 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 306.18 and 163.76 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 306.18 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/306.18 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 306.18 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 50,138.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,138.51/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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