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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 332.28 and 166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 332.28 and 166.90 is: 250.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 332.28 = 166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/332.28 = 166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 332.28 × 166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 55,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,457.53/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.76

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