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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.59, 330.76 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.59, 330.76 and 117.84 is: 176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.59 : 330.76 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.59/330.76 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.59x = 330.76 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.59x = 38,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,977.35/220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.70

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