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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 304.52 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 304.52 and 121.09 is: 167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 304.52 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/304.52 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 304.52 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 36,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,873.53/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.10

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