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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.74, 304.62 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.74, 304.62 and 121.16 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.74 : 304.62 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.74/304.62 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.74x = 304.62 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.74x = 36,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,906.24/220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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