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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 330.03 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 330.03 and 117.54 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 330.03 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/330.03 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 330.03 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 38,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,791.73/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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