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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 330.33 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 330.33 and 166.10 is: 249.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 330.33 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/330.33 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 330.33 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 54,867.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,867.81/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.29

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