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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.24, 330.16 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.24, 330.16 and 117.60 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.24 : 330.16 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.24/330.16 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.24x = 330.16 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.24x = 38,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,826.82/220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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