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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.11, 330.38 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.11, 330.38 and 117.37 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.11 : 330.38 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.11/330.38 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.11x = 330.38 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.11x = 38,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,776.70/220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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