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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 329.73 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 329.73 and 117.36 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 329.73 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/329.73 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 329.73 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 38,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,697.11/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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