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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 305.16 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 305.16 and 121.54 is: 167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 305.16 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/305.16 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 305.16 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 37,088.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,088.54/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.72

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