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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.45, 330.07 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.45, 330.07 and 111.71 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.45 : 330.07 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.45/330.07 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.45x = 330.07 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.45x = 36,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,871.02/220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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