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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 330.81 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 330.81 and 106.50 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 330.81 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/330.81 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 330.81 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 35,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,231.27/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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