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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 304.91 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 304.91 and 168.71 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 304.91 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/304.91 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 304.91 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 51,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,439.00/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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