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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 331.02 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 331.02 and 118.07 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 331.02 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/331.02 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 331.02 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 39,083.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083.53/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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