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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 334.20 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 334.20 and 119.91 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 334.20 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/334.20 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 334.20 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 40,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,073.92/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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