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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.52, 331.02 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.52, 331.02 and 117.99 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.52 : 331.02 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.52/331.02 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.52x = 331.02 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.52x = 39,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,057.05/220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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