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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.51, 331.90 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.51, 331.90 and 118.64 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.51 : 331.90 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.51/331.90 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.51x = 331.90 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.51x = 39,377.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,377.15/221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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