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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 331.29 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 331.29 and 169.47 is: 254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 331.29 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/331.29 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 331.29 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 56,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,143.72/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.21

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