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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 330.90 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 330.90 and 163 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 330.90 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/330.90 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 330.90 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 53,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,936.70/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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