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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.99, 334.60 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.99, 334.60 and 107.57 is: 161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.99 : 334.60 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.99/334.60 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.99x = 334.60 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.99x = 35,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,992.92/222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.41

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