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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.16, 330.28 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.16, 330.28 and 117.56 is: 176.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.16 : 330.28 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.16/330.28 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.16x = 330.28 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.16x = 38,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827.72/220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.36

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