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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 333.96 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 333.96 and 168.79 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 333.96 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/333.96 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 333.96 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 56,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,369.11/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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