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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.19, 329.97 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.19, 329.97 and 168.65 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.19 : 329.97 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.19/329.97 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.19x = 329.97 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.19x = 55,647.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647.79/220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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