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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 305.88 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 305.88 and 163.60 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 305.88 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/305.88 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 305.88 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 50,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,041.97/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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