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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.92, 331.59 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.92, 331.59 and 112.79 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.92 : 331.59 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.92/331.59 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.92x = 331.59 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.92x = 37,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,398.38/220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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