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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.69, 331.27 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.69, 331.27 and 162.98 is: 244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.69 : 331.27 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.69/331.27 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.69x = 331.27 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.69x = 53,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,990.38/220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.64

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