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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.48, 330.16 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.48, 330.16 and 117.80 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.48 : 330.16 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.48/330.16 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.48x = 330.16 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.48x = 38,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,892.85/220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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