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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.33, 331.63 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.33, 331.63 and 163.58 is: 245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.33 : 331.63 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.33/331.63 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.33x = 331.63 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.33x = 54,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,245.97/221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.09

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