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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 305.49 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 305.49 and 166.20 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 305.49 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/305.49 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 305.49 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 50,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,772.44/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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