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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.16, 305.39 and 165.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.16, 305.39 and 165.79 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.16 : 305.39 = 165.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.16/305.39 = 165.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.16x = 305.39 × 165.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.16x = 50,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,631.40/221.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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