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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 304.76 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 304.76 and 165.81 is: 228.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 304.76 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/304.76 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 304.76 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 50,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,531.43/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.55

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