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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 331.39 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 331.39 and 166.46 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 331.39 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/331.39 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 331.39 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 55,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,161.73/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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