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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.61, 330.46 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.61, 330.46 and 166.85 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.61 : 330.46 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.61/330.46 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.61x = 330.46 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.61x = 55,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,137.25/220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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