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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 331.08 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 331.08 and 111.08 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 331.08 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/331.08 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 331.08 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 36,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,776.37/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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