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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.70, 334.14 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.70, 334.14 and 167.52 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.70 : 334.14 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.70/334.14 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.70x = 334.14 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.70x = 55,975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,975.13/222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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