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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.25, 331.59 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.25, 331.59 and 117.18 is: 175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.25 : 331.59 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.25/331.59 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.25x = 331.59 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.25x = 38,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855.72/221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.62

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