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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.34, 330.12 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.34, 330.12 and 117.52 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.34 : 330.12 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.34/330.12 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.34x = 330.12 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.34x = 38,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,794.88/220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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