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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 332.85 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 332.85 and 161.25 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 332.85 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/332.85 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 332.85 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 53,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,672.06/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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