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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 333.66 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 333.66 and 161.70 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 333.66 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/333.66 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 333.66 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 53,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,952.82/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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