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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 303.65 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 303.65 and 121.79 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 303.65 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/303.65 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 303.65 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 36,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,981.53/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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