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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 330.41 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 330.41 and 165.85 is: 248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 330.41 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/330.41 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 330.41 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 54,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,798.50/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.95

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