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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.36, 306.72 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.36, 306.72 and 166.68 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.36 : 306.72 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.36/306.72 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.36x = 306.72 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.36x = 51,124.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,124.09/222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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