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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.91, 333.42 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.91, 333.42 and 161.35 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.91 : 333.42 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.91/333.42 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.91x = 333.42 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.91x = 53,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,797.32/222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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