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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 305.94 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 305.94 and 159.71 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 305.94 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/305.94 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 305.94 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 48,861.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,861.68/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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