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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 333.97 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 333.97 and 112.87 is: 169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 333.97 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/333.97 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 333.97 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 37,695.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,695.19/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.29

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