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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.80, 306.35 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.80, 306.35 and 166.79 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.80 : 306.35 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.80/306.35 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.80x = 306.35 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.80x = 51,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,096.12/221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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