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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.41, 330.51 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.41, 330.51 and 117.67 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.41 : 330.51 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.41/330.51 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.41x = 330.51 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.41x = 38,891.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,891.11/220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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