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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 329.56 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 329.56 and 168.54 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 329.56 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/329.56 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 329.56 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 55,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543.62/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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