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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.54, 330.48 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.54, 330.48 and 162.91 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.54 : 330.48 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.54/330.48 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.54x = 330.48 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.54x = 53,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,838.50/220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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