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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.98, 306.17 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.98, 306.17 and 162.95 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.98 : 306.17 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.98/306.17 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.98x = 306.17 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.98x = 49,890.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,890.42/221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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