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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 332.61 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 332.61 and 167.78 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 332.61 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/332.61 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 332.61 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 55,803.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,803.64/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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