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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.23, 332.05 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.23, 332.05 and 118.63 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.23 : 332.05 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.23/332.05 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.23x = 332.05 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.23x = 39,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,391.09/221.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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