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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 306.72 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 306.72 and 166.91 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 306.72 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/306.72 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 306.72 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 51,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,194.64/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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