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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 330.96 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 330.96 and 166.70 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 330.96 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/330.96 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 330.96 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 55,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,171.03/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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