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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 333.99 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 333.99 and 113.16 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 333.99 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/333.99 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 333.99 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 37,794.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,794.31/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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