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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.25, 331.97 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.25, 331.97 and 118.51 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.25 : 331.97 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.25/331.97 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.25x = 331.97 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.25x = 39,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,340.10/221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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