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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 333.90 and 162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 333.90 and 162.17 is: 243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 333.90 = 162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/333.90 = 162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 333.90 × 162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 54,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,148.56/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.08

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