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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.44, 330.69 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.44, 330.69 and 117.69 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.44 : 330.69 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.44/330.69 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.44x = 330.69 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.44x = 38,918.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,918.91/220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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