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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.63, 332.20 and 166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.63, 332.20 and 166.99 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.63 : 332.20 = 166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.63/332.20 = 166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.63x = 332.20 × 166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.63x = 55,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,474.08/220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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