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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.50, 330.62 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.50, 330.62 and 117.72 is: 176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.50 : 330.62 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.50/330.62 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.50x = 330.62 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.50x = 38,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,920.00/220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.51

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