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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 329.66 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 329.66 and 117.15 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 329.66 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/329.66 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 329.66 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 38,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,619.08/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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