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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 330.08 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 330.08 and 117.33 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 330.08 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/330.08 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 330.08 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 38,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,727.70/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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