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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.99, 333.14 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.99, 333.14 and 167.99 is: 252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.99 : 333.14 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.99/333.14 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.99x = 333.14 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.99x = 55,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,961.68/221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.10

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