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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 331.48 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 331.48 and 112.72 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 331.48 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/331.48 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 331.48 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 37,364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,364.43/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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