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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 330.12 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 330.12 and 117.20 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 330.12 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/330.12 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 330.12 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 38,690.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,690.89/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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