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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.35, 304.13 and 161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.35, 304.13 and 161.42 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.35 : 304.13 = 161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.35/304.13 = 161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.35x = 304.13 × 161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.35x = 49,093.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093.83/220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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