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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.85, 333.82 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.85, 333.82 and 168.58 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.85 : 333.82 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.85/333.82 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.85x = 333.82 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.85x = 56,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,275.38/222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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