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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 303.90 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 303.90 and 121.99 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 303.90 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/303.90 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 303.90 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 37,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,072.76/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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