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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 333.12 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 333.12 and 168.08 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 333.12 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/333.12 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 333.12 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 55,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,990.81/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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