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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.71, 331.25 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.71, 331.25 and 118.07 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.71 : 331.25 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.71/331.25 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.71x = 331.25 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.71x = 39,112.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,112.21/220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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