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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 330.15 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 330.15 and 111.85 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 330.15 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/330.15 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 330.15 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 36,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,927.28/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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