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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 331.51 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 331.51 and 169.86 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 331.51 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/331.51 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 331.51 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 56,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,311.43/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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