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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 332.34 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 332.34 and 161.02 is: 241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 332.34 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/332.34 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 332.34 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 53,513.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,513.20/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.12

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