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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 330.78 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 330.78 and 166.66 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 330.78 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/330.78 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 330.78 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 55,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,127.59/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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