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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 330.82 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 330.82 and 112.52 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 330.82 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/330.82 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 330.82 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 37,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,224.41/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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