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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.23, 306.63 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.23, 306.63 and 166.85 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.23 : 306.63 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.23/306.63 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.23x = 306.63 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.23x = 51,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,159.68/222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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