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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 330.68 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 330.68 and 112.54 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 330.68 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/330.68 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 330.68 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 37,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214.79/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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