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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.00, 303.61 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.00, 303.61 and 120.42 is: 166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.00 : 303.61 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.00/303.61 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.00x = 303.61 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.00x = 36,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,562.12/220.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.19

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