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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.32, 305.13 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.32, 305.13 and 163 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.32 : 305.13 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.32/305.13 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.32x = 305.13 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.32x = 49,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,736.19/221.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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