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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.71, 305.98 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.71, 305.98 and 166.35 is: 229.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.71 : 305.98 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.71/305.98 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.71x = 305.98 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.71x = 50,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,899.77/221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.58

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