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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.89, 331.35 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.89, 331.35 and 112.65 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.89 : 331.35 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.89/331.35 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.89x = 331.35 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.89x = 37,326.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,326.58/220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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