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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 307.03 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 307.03 and 163.84 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 307.03 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/307.03 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 307.03 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 50,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,303.80/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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