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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 330.93 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 330.93 and 163.56 is: 245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 330.93 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/330.93 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 330.93 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 54,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,126.91/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.37

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