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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 329.76 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 329.76 and 117.10 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 329.76 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/329.76 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 329.76 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 38,614.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614.90/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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