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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 305.73 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 305.73 and 159.65 is: 220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 305.73 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/305.73 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 305.73 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 48,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,808.27/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.11

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