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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.18 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.18 and 118.94 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.18 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.18 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.18 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 39,510.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,510.42/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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