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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 305.88 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 305.88 and 156.17 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 305.88 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/305.88 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 305.88 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 47,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,769.28/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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