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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 304.16 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 304.16 and 161.60 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 304.16 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/304.16 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 304.16 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 49,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,149.93/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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