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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.69, 332.77 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.69, 332.77 and 163.98 is: 246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.69 : 332.77 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.69/332.77 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.69x = 332.77 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.69x = 54,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,567.62/221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.14

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