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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.07 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.07 and 166.07 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.07 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.07 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.07 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 54,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,978.31/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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