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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 331.07 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 331.07 and 112.59 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 331.07 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/331.07 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 331.07 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 37,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,275.24/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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