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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 330.93 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 330.93 and 166.86 is: 250.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 330.93 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/330.93 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 330.93 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 55,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,218.98/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.43

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