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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.52, 332.12 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.52, 332.12 and 118.79 is: 178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.52 : 332.12 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.52/332.12 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.52x = 332.12 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.52x = 39,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,450.28/221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.09

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