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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.07, 329.82 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.07, 329.82 and 117.20 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.07 : 329.82 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.07/329.82 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.07x = 329.82 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.07x = 38,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,654.90/220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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