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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 330.42 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 330.42 and 117.78 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 330.42 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/330.42 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 330.42 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 38,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,916.87/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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