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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 331.56 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 331.56 and 167.34 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 331.56 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/331.56 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 331.56 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 55,483.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,483.25/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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