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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.34, 331.47 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.34, 331.47 and 169.77 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.34 : 331.47 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.34/331.47 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.34x = 331.47 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.34x = 56,273.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,273.66/221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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