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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 332.91 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 332.91 and 167.94 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 332.91 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/332.91 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 332.91 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 55,908.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,908.91/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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