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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 306.39 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 306.39 and 169.58 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 306.39 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/306.39 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 306.39 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 51,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,956.08/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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