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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.21, 330.36 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.21, 330.36 and 111.97 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.21 : 330.36 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.21/330.36 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.21x = 330.36 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.21x = 36,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,990.41/220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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