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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 330.84 and 166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 330.84 and 166.45 is: 249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 330.84 = 166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/330.84 = 166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 330.84 × 166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 55,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,068.32/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.49

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