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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.86, 331.38 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.86, 331.38 and 118.17 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.86 : 331.38 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.86/331.38 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.86x = 331.38 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.86x = 39,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,159.17/220.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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