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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 304.14 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 304.14 and 120.82 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 304.14 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/304.14 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 304.14 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 36,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,744.67/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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