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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 331.74 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 331.74 and 118.50 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 331.74 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/331.74 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 331.74 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 39,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,311.19/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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