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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.35, 330.08 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.35, 330.08 and 166.08 is: 248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.35 : 330.08 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.35/330.08 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.35x = 330.08 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.35x = 54,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,818.86/220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.78

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