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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 333.27 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 333.27 and 161.73 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 333.27 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/333.27 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 333.27 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 53,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,899.76/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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