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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.75, 304.28 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.75, 304.28 and 164.70 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.75 : 304.28 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.75/304.28 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.75x = 304.28 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.75x = 50,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,115.65/220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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