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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 305.79 and 166.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 305.79 and 166.21 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 305.79 = 166.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/305.79 = 166.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 305.79 × 166.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 50,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,825.36/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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