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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.37, 333.35 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.37, 333.35 and 168.51 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.37 : 333.35 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.37/333.35 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.37x = 333.35 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.37x = 56,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,170.30/222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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