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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 330.18 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 330.18 and 117.68 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 330.18 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/330.18 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 330.18 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 38,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853.93/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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