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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 332.52 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 332.52 and 161 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 332.52 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/332.52 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 332.52 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 53,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,535.72/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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