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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 330.41 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 330.41 and 169.38 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 330.41 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/330.41 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 330.41 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 55,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,964.00/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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