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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 304.47 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 304.47 and 162.51 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 304.47 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/304.47 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 304.47 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 49,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,479.42/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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