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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 333.52 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 333.52 and 164.71 is: 246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 333.52 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/333.52 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 333.52 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 54,933.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,933.15/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.56

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