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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.76, 331.24 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.76, 331.24 and 112.56 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.76 : 331.24 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.76/331.24 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.76x = 331.24 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.76x = 37,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,284.37/220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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