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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 305.91 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 305.91 and 163.58 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 305.91 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/305.91 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 305.91 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 50,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,039.23/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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