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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.54, 330.70 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.54, 330.70 and 117.74 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.54 : 330.70 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.54/330.70 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.54x = 330.70 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.54x = 38,936.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,936.03/220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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