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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 331.10 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 331.10 and 112.71 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 331.10 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/331.10 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 331.10 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 37,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,317.72/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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