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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 332.64 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 332.64 and 164.28 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 332.64 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/332.64 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 332.64 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 54,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646.10/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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