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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.31, 330.17 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.31, 330.17 and 168.75 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.31 : 330.17 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.31/330.17 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.31x = 330.17 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.31x = 55,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,715.34/220.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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