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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.03, 330.17 and 83.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.03, 330.17 and 83.17 is: 124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.03 : 330.17 = 83.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.03/330.17 = 83.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.03x = 330.17 × 83.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.03x = 27,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,460.24/220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.80

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