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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 304.27 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 304.27 and 164.99 is: 227.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 304.27 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/304.27 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 304.27 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 50,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,201.07/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.84

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