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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 330.20 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 330.20 and 162.74 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 330.20 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/330.20 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 330.20 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 53,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,734.28/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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