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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 330.96 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 330.96 and 105.18 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 330.96 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/330.96 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 330.96 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 34,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,810.37/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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