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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 305.94 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 305.94 and 166.51 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 305.94 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/305.94 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 305.94 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 50,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,942.07/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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