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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.29, 303.90 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.29, 303.90 and 164.94 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.29 : 303.90 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.29/303.90 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.29x = 303.90 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.29x = 50,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,124.44/220.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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