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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 333.76 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 333.76 and 106.96 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 333.76 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/333.76 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 333.76 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 35,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,698.97/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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