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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 330.18 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 330.18 and 104.60 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 330.18 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/330.18 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 330.18 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 34,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,537.73/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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