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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 334.23 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 334.23 and 107.17 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 334.23 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/334.23 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 334.23 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 35,820.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,820.07/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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