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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 331.66 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 331.66 and 118.45 is: 177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 331.66 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/331.66 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 331.66 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 39,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,285.13/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.61

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