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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 332.04 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 332.04 and 167.36 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 332.04 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/332.04 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 332.04 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 55,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,570.21/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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