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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 332.16 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 332.16 and 118.72 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 332.16 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/332.16 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 332.16 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 39,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,434.04/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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