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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 330.26 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 330.26 and 117.59 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 330.26 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/330.26 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 330.26 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 38,833.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,833.03/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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