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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 331.53 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 331.53 and 169.71 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 331.53 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/331.53 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 331.53 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 56,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,263.96/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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