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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 330.83 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 330.83 and 104.92 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 330.83 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/330.83 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 330.83 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 34,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,711.76/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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