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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.84, 330.84 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.84, 330.84 and 117.97 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.84 : 330.84 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.84/330.84 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.84x = 330.84 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.84x = 39,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,027.54/220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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