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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 332.48 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 332.48 and 166.92 is: 250.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 332.48 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/332.48 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 332.48 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 55,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,497.56/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.58

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