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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.68, 330.82 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.68, 330.82 and 117.98 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.68 : 330.82 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.68/330.82 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.68x = 330.82 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.68x = 39,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,030.14/220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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