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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 333.52 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 333.52 and 168.64 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 333.52 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/333.52 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 333.52 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 56,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,243.56/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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