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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 335.72 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 335.72 and 169.19 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 335.72 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/335.72 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 335.72 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 56,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,800.47/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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