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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 330.14 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 330.14 and 168.71 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 330.14 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/330.14 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 330.14 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 55,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,699.17/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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