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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.04, 331.16 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.04, 331.16 and 118.08 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.04 : 331.16 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.04/331.16 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.04x = 331.16 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.04x = 39,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103.37/221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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