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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.65, 330.83 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.65, 330.83 and 117.87 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.65 : 330.83 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.65/330.83 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.65x = 330.83 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.65x = 38,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,994.93/220.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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