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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220, 330.17 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220, 330.17 and 104.48 is: 156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220 : 330.17 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220/330.17 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220x = 330.17 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220x = 34,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,495.64/220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.80

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