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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.13, 330.80 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.13, 330.80 and 117.47 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.13 : 330.80 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.13/330.80 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.13x = 330.80 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.13x = 38,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,859.08/220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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