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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 332.07 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 332.07 and 167.20 is: 250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 332.07 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/332.07 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 332.07 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 55,522.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,522.10/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.39

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