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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 330.98 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 330.98 and 117.99 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 330.98 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/330.98 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 330.98 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 39,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,051.74/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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