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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 332.10 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 332.10 and 112.86 is: 169.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 332.10 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/332.10 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 332.10 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 37,480.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,480.81/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.70

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