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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 332.68 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 332.68 and 167.84 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 332.68 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/332.68 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 332.68 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 55,837.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,837.01/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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