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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.70, 331.23 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.70, 331.23 and 118.06 is: 177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.70 : 331.23 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.70/331.23 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.70x = 331.23 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.70x = 39,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103.36/220.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.18

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