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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 331.92 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 331.92 and 167.28 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 331.92 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/331.92 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 331.92 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 55,523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,523.58/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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