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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.67, 304.47 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.67, 304.47 and 168.20 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.67 : 304.47 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.67/304.47 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.67x = 304.47 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.67x = 51,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,213.25/220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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