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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.08, 329.85 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.08, 329.85 and 168.89 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.08 : 329.85 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.08/329.85 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.08x = 329.85 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.08x = 55,709.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,709.19/220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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