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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 334.17 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 334.17 and 168.30 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 334.17 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/334.17 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 334.17 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 56,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,240.81/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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