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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 331.11 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 331.11 and 112.56 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 331.11 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/331.11 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 331.11 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 37,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,269.74/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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