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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 330.77 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 330.77 and 118.05 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 330.77 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/330.77 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 330.77 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 39,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,047.69/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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