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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 334.25 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 334.25 and 161.93 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 334.25 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/334.25 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 334.25 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 54,126.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,126.19/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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