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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 333.06 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 333.06 and 161.40 is: 242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 333.06 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/333.06 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 333.06 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 53,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,755.88/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.01

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