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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 331.91 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 331.91 and 166.85 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 331.91 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/331.91 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 331.91 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 55,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,379.18/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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