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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 330.90 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 330.90 and 160.17 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 330.90 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/330.90 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 330.90 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 53,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,000.25/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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