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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.27, 329.79 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.27, 329.79 and 111.52 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.27 : 329.79 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.27/329.79 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.27x = 329.79 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.27x = 36,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,777.62/220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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