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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.66, 330.75 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.66, 330.75 and 117.86 is: 176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.66 : 330.75 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.66/330.75 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.66x = 330.75 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.66x = 38,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,980.54/220.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.66

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