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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.63, 332.46 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.63, 332.46 and 161.48 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.63 : 332.46 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.63/332.46 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.63x = 332.46 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.63x = 53,685.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,685.64/221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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