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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.14, 330.10 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.14, 330.10 and 117.40 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.14 : 330.10 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.14/330.10 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.14x = 330.10 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.14x = 38,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,751.50/220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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