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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 331.69 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 331.69 and 163.74 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 331.69 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/331.69 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 331.69 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 54,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,310.92/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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