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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 330.92 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 330.92 and 118.13 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 330.92 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/330.92 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 330.92 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 39,089.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,089.33/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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