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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.95, 306.06 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.95, 306.06 and 166.59 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.95 : 306.06 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.95/306.06 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.95x = 306.06 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.95x = 50,985.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,985.91/221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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