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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 330.87 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 330.87 and 112.62 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 330.87 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/330.87 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 330.87 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 37,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,262.58/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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