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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 331.91 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 331.91 and 169.94 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 331.91 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/331.91 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 331.91 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 56,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,402.28/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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