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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.71, 331.19 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.71, 331.19 and 112.50 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.71 : 331.19 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.71/331.19 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.71x = 331.19 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.71x = 37,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,258.88/220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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