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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.13, 329.75 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.13, 329.75 and 168.12 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 329.75 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/329.75 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 329.75 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 55,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,435.92/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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