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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 330.93 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 330.93 and 112.58 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 330.93 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/330.93 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 330.93 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 37,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,256.10/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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