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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.25, 330.47 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.25, 330.47 and 117.51 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.25 : 330.47 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.25/330.47 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.25x = 330.47 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.25x = 38,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831.88/220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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