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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 306.70 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 306.70 and 166.35 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 306.70 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/306.70 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 306.70 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 51,021.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,021.21/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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