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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 330.44 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 330.44 and 112.43 is: 168.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 330.44 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/330.44 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 330.44 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 37,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,151.37/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.43

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