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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 333.07 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 333.07 and 113.99 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 333.07 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/333.07 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 333.07 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 37,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,964.70/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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