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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.95, 334.67 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.95, 334.67 and 118.94 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.95 : 334.67 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.95/334.67 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.95x = 334.67 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.95x = 39,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,803.38/222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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