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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.28, 306.77 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.28, 306.77 and 166.93 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.28 : 306.77 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.28/306.77 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.28x = 306.77 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.28x = 51,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,207.51/222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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