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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 332.56 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 332.56 and 117.77 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 332.56 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/332.56 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 332.56 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 39,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165.30/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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