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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.02, 330.17 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.02, 330.17 and 117.42 is: 176.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.02 : 330.17 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.02/330.17 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.02x = 330.17 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.02x = 38,767.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,767.97/220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.20

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