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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 331.32 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 331.32 and 166.01 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 331.32 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/331.32 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 331.32 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 55,000.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,000.78/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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