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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.35, 330.27 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.35, 330.27 and 111.92 is: 167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.35 : 330.27 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.35/330.27 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.35x = 330.27 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.35x = 36,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,963.82/220.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.75

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