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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.48, 331.97 and 118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.48, 331.97 and 118.70 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.48 : 331.97 = 118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.48/331.97 = 118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.48x = 331.97 × 118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.48x = 39,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,402.59/221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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