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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 305.92 and 166.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 305.92 and 166.17 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 305.92 = 166.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/305.92 = 166.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 305.92 × 166.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 50,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,832.78/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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