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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 305.16 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 305.16 and 121.55 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 305.16 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/305.16 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 305.16 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 37,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,090.22/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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