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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 334.74 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 334.74 and 182.10 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 334.74 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/334.74 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 334.74 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 60,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,956.15/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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