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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 333.66 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 333.66 and 168.02 is: 252.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 333.66 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/333.66 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 333.66 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 56,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,061.55/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.64

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