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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.30, 329.82 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.30, 329.82 and 166.44 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.30 : 329.82 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.30/329.82 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.30x = 329.82 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.30x = 54,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,895.24/220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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