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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 331.26 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 331.26 and 163.53 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 331.26 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/331.26 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 331.26 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 54,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,170.95/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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