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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 304.64 and 161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 304.64 and 161.71 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 304.64 = 161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/304.64 = 161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 304.64 × 161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 49,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264.99/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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