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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 330.63 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 330.63 and 112.56 is: 168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 330.63 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/330.63 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 330.63 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 37,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,215.71/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.63

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