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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 305.67 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 305.67 and 166.29 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 305.67 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/305.67 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 305.67 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 50,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,829.86/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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