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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 306 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 306 and 166.94 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 306 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/306 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 306 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 51,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,083.64/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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