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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.54, 331.18 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.54, 331.18 and 165.70 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.54 : 331.18 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.54/331.18 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.54x = 331.18 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.54x = 54,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,876.53/220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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