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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 333.45 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 333.45 and 164.70 is: 246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 333.45 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/333.45 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 333.45 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 54,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,919.22/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.55

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