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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.13, 329.86 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.13, 329.86 and 166.06 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 329.86 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/329.86 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 329.86 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 54,776.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,776.55/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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