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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.77, 330.96 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.77, 330.96 and 105.27 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.77 : 330.96 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.77/330.96 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.77x = 330.96 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.77x = 34,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,840.46/220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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