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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.10, 331.74 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.10, 331.74 and 118.44 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.10 : 331.74 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.10/331.74 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.10x = 331.74 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.10x = 39,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,291.29/221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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