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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 333.42 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 333.42 and 168.28 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 333.42 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/333.42 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 333.42 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 56,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,107.92/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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