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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 303.74 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 303.74 and 121.86 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 303.74 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/303.74 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 303.74 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 37,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,013.76/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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