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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.83, 305.89 and 166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.83, 305.89 and 166.47 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.83 : 305.89 = 166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.83/305.89 = 166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.83x = 305.89 × 166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.83x = 50,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,921.51/221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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