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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 303.36 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 303.36 and 164.72 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 303.36 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/303.36 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 303.36 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 49,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,969.46/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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