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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.79, 331.25 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.79, 331.25 and 163.76 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.79 : 331.25 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.79/331.25 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.79x = 331.25 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.79x = 54,243.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,243.02/220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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