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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 329.68 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 329.68 and 117.27 is: 175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 329.68 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/329.68 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 329.68 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 38,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,661.57/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.54

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