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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.05, 304.95 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.05, 304.95 and 165.79 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.05 : 304.95 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.05/304.95 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.05x = 304.95 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.05x = 50,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,557.66/221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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