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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 303.56 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 303.56 and 161.19 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 303.56 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/303.56 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 303.56 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 48,931.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,931.54/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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