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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 303.60 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 303.60 and 164.82 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 303.60 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/303.60 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 303.60 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 50,037.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,037.97/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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