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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 333.74 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 333.74 and 161.55 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 333.74 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/333.74 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 333.74 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 53,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,914.89/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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