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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 304.26 and 161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 304.26 and 161.69 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 304.26 = 161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/304.26 = 161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 304.26 × 161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 49,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,194.99/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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