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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 333.18 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 333.18 and 164.74 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 333.18 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/333.18 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 333.18 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 54,888.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,888.07/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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