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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 303.83 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 303.83 and 121.93 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 303.83 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/303.83 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 303.83 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 37,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044.97/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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