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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 306.33 and 169.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 306.33 and 169.46 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 306.33 = 169.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/306.33 = 169.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 306.33 × 169.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 51,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,910.68/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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