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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 303.63 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 303.63 and 121.78 is: 168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 303.63 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/303.63 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 303.63 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 36,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,975.30/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.05

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