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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 329.92 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 329.92 and 111.96 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 329.92 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/329.92 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 329.92 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 36,937.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,937.84/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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