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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.96, 331.21 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.96, 331.21 and 112.51 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.96 : 331.21 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.96/331.21 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.96x = 331.21 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.96x = 37,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264.44/220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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