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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 333.57 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 333.57 and 106.87 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 333.57 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/333.57 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 333.57 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 35,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,648.22/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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