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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 304.48 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 304.48 and 168.88 is: 233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 304.48 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/304.48 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 304.48 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 51,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,420.58/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.14

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