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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.39, 331.09 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.39, 331.09 and 169.35 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.39 : 331.09 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.39/331.09 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.39x = 331.09 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.39x = 56,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,067.59/221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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