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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 304.09 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 304.09 and 164.98 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 304.09 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/304.09 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 304.09 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 50,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,168.77/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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