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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 304.02 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 304.02 and 164.79 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 304.02 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/304.02 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 304.02 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 50,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,099.46/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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