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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.57, 330.72 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.57, 330.72 and 112.45 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.57 : 330.72 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.57/330.72 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.57x = 330.72 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.57x = 37,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189.46/220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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