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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 332.48 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 332.48 and 167.84 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 332.48 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/332.48 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 332.48 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 55,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,803.44/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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