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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.53, 306.80 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.53, 306.80 and 169.91 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.53 : 306.80 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.53/306.80 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.53x = 306.80 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.53x = 52,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,126.00/222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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