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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.17, 330.03 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.17, 330.03 and 117.39 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.17 : 330.03 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.17/330.03 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.17x = 330.03 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.17x = 38,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,742.22/220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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