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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.18, 303.60 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.18, 303.60 and 164.74 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.18 : 303.60 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.18/303.60 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.18x = 303.60 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.18x = 50,015.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,015.06/220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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