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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 332.40 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 332.40 and 161.17 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 332.40 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/332.40 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 332.40 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 53,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,572.91/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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