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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.81, 334.16 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.81, 334.16 and 107.20 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.81 : 334.16 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.81/334.16 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.81x = 334.16 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.81x = 35,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,821.95/222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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