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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 331.41 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 331.41 and 166.98 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 331.41 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/331.41 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 331.41 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 55,338.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,338.84/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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