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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.23, 330.55 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.23, 330.55 and 117.63 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.23 : 330.55 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.23/330.55 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.23x = 330.55 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.23x = 38,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,882.30/220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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