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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.28, 331.58 and 169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.28, 331.58 and 169.85 is: 254.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.28 : 331.58 = 169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.28/331.58 = 169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.28x = 331.58 × 169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.28x = 56,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,318.86/221.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.51

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