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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332.54 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332.54 and 118.88 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332.54 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332.54 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332.54 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 39,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,531.79/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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