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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.36, 306.95 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.36, 306.95 and 169.92 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.36 : 306.95 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.36/306.95 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.36x = 306.95 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.36x = 52,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,156.94/222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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