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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.53, 330.49 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.53, 330.49 and 112.20 is: 168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.53 : 330.49 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.53/330.49 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.53x = 330.49 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.53x = 37,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,080.98/220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.14

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