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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.78, 334.02 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.78, 334.02 and 114.54 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.78 : 334.02 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.78/334.02 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.78x = 334.02 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.78x = 38,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258.65/222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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