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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.40, 331.21 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.40, 331.21 and 117.76 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.40 : 331.21 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.40/331.21 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.40x = 331.21 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.40x = 39,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,002.70/220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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