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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.73, 333.48 and 168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.73, 333.48 and 168.46 is: 252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.73 : 333.48 = 168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.73/333.48 = 168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.73x = 333.48 × 168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.73x = 56,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,178.04/222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.22

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