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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 330.66 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 330.66 and 169.72 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 330.66 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/330.66 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 330.66 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 56,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,119.62/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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