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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.36, 330.72 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.36, 330.72 and 117.70 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.36 : 330.72 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.36/330.72 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.36x = 330.72 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.36x = 38,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925.74/220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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