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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 329.94 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 329.94 and 111.98 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 329.94 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/329.94 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 329.94 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 36,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,947.51/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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