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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.09, 333.54 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.09, 333.54 and 168.36 is: 252.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.09 : 333.54 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.09/333.54 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.09x = 333.54 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.09x = 56,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,154.79/222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.85

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