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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 329.97 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 329.97 and 117.56 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 329.97 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/329.97 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 329.97 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 38,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,791.66/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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