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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 329.87 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 329.87 and 112.05 is: 167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 329.87 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/329.87 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 329.87 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 36,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,962.21/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.87

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