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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.27, 331.70 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.27, 331.70 and 118.63 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.27 : 331.70 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.27/331.70 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.27x = 331.70 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.27x = 39,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,349.39/221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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