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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 306.26 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 306.26 and 166.54 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 306.26 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/306.26 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 306.26 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 51,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,004.54/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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