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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 333.24 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 333.24 and 167.62 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 333.24 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/333.24 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 333.24 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 55,857.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,857.69/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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