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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.53, 330.46 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.53, 330.46 and 169.10 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.53 : 330.46 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.53/330.46 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.53x = 330.46 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.53x = 55,878.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,878.71/220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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