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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.95, 330.98 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.95, 330.98 and 163.08 is: 244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.95 : 330.98 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.95/330.98 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.95x = 330.98 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.95x = 53,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,975.40/220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.29

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