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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 332.61 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 332.61 and 164.25 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 332.61 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/332.61 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 332.61 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 54,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,631.51/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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