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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.28, 330.45 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.28, 330.45 and 117.69 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.28 : 330.45 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.28/330.45 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.28x = 330.45 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.28x = 38,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,890.66/220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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