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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 330.49 and 166.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 330.49 and 166.87 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 330.49 = 166.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/330.49 = 166.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 330.49 × 166.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 55,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,147.62/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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