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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 333.73 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 333.73 and 105.51 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 333.73 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/333.73 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 333.73 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 35,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211.85/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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