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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.29, 333.13 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.29, 333.13 and 168.13 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.29 : 333.13 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.29/333.13 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.29x = 333.13 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.29x = 56,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,009.15/222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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