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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.51, 333.81 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.51, 333.81 and 119.55 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.51 : 333.81 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.51/333.81 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.51x = 333.81 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.51x = 39,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,906.99/222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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