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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.73, 334.20 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.73, 334.20 and 114.49 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.73 : 334.20 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.73/334.20 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.73x = 334.20 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.73x = 38,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,262.56/222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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