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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.77, 334.16 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.77, 334.16 and 68.73 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.77 : 334.16 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.77/334.16 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.77x = 334.16 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.77x = 22,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966.47/222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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