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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 331.47 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 331.47 and 169.65 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 331.47 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/331.47 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 331.47 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 56,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,233.89/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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