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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 330.11 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 330.11 and 112.04 is: 167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 330.11 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/330.11 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 330.11 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 36,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,986.21/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.75

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