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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.60, 334.04 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.60, 334.04 and 168.96 is: 253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.60 : 334.04 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.60/334.04 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.60x = 334.04 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.60x = 56,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,438.55/222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.54

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