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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.91, 331.05 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.91, 331.05 and 169.39 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.91 : 331.05 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.91/331.05 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.91x = 331.05 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.91x = 56,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,076.56/220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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