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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.74, 333.65 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.74, 333.65 and 181.73 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.74 : 333.65 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.74/333.65 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.74x = 333.65 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.74x = 60,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,631.64/222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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