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Finding the Third Proportional to 167.50 and 221

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Solution

The third proportional to 167.50 and 221 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.50 : 221 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.50/221 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.50x = 221 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.50x = 48,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,841/167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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