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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.90, 331.36 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.90, 331.36 and 112.66 is: 169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.90 : 331.36 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.90/331.36 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.90x = 331.36 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.90x = 37,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,331.02/220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.00

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