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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.43, 332.31 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.43, 332.31 and 118.74 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.43 : 332.31 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.43/332.31 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.43x = 332.31 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.43x = 39,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,456.23/221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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