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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.38, 332.12 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.38, 332.12 and 118.73 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.38 : 332.12 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.38/332.12 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.38x = 332.12 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.38x = 39,433.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,433.73/221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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