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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 330.36 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 330.36 and 165.88 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 330.36 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/330.36 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 330.36 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 54,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,800.12/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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