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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 305.80 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 305.80 and 162.91 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 305.80 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/305.80 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 305.80 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 49,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,817.88/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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