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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.02, 332.94 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.02, 332.94 and 117.80 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.02 : 332.94 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.02/332.94 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.02x = 332.94 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.02x = 39,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,220.33/222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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