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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 333.62 and 167.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 333.62 and 167.14 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 333.62 = 167.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/333.62 = 167.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 333.62 × 167.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 55,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,761.25/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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