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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 305.46 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 305.46 and 163.14 is: 225.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 305.46 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/305.46 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 305.46 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 49,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,832.74/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.02

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