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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.11, 303.77 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.11, 303.77 and 120.53 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.11 : 303.77 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.11/303.77 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.11x = 303.77 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.11x = 36,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,611.28/220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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