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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.97, 331.88 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.97, 331.88 and 169.97 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.97 : 331.88 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.97/331.88 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.97x = 331.88 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.97x = 56,407.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,407.13/220.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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