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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 329.42 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 329.42 and 168.68 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 329.42 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/329.42 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 329.42 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 55,566.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,566.57/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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