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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 333.98 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 333.98 and 168.84 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 333.98 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/333.98 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 333.98 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 56,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,389.18/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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