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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.36, 305.54 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.36, 305.54 and 166.20 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.36 : 305.54 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.36/305.54 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.36x = 305.54 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.36x = 50,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,780.75/221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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