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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.64 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.64 and 161.36 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.64 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.64 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.64 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 53,674.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674.79/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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