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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 331.14 and 166.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 331.14 and 166.91 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 331.14 = 166.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/331.14 = 166.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 331.14 × 166.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 55,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,270.58/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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