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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.62, 331.98 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.62, 331.98 and 163.96 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.62 : 331.98 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.62/331.98 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.62x = 331.98 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.62x = 54,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,431.44/221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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