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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 330.44 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 330.44 and 112.02 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 330.44 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/330.44 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 330.44 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 37,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,015.89/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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