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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 330.15 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 330.15 and 166.46 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 330.15 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/330.15 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 330.15 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 54,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,956.77/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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