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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.31, 332.08 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.31, 332.08 and 167.54 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.31 : 332.08 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.31/332.08 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.31x = 332.08 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.31x = 55,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,635.02/221.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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