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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.93, 331.17 and 105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.93, 331.17 and 105.17 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.93 : 331.17 = 105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.93/331.17 = 105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.93x = 331.17 × 105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.93x = 34,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,827.49/220.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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