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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.78, 330.88 and 117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.78, 330.88 and 117.85 is: 176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.78 : 330.88 = 117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.78/330.88 = 117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.78x = 330.88 × 117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.78x = 38,994.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,994.21/220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.62

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