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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.19, 331.68 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.19, 331.68 and 118.46 is: 177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.19 : 331.68 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.19/331.68 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.19x = 331.68 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.19x = 39,289.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,289.15/221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.63

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