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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.98, 331.58 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.98, 331.58 and 112.75 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.98 : 331.58 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.98/331.58 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.98x = 331.58 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.98x = 37,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,385.65/220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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