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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 334.21 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 334.21 and 161.45 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 334.21 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/334.21 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 334.21 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 53,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,958.20/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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