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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 306.03 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 306.03 and 166.41 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 306.03 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/306.03 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 306.03 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 50,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,925.62/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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