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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.53, 333.97 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.53, 333.97 and 112.88 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.53 : 333.97 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.53/333.97 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.53x = 333.97 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.53x = 37,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,699.09/222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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