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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 332.89 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 332.89 and 166.83 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 332.89 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/332.89 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 332.89 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 55,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,536.87/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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