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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 332.36 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 332.36 and 118.96 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 332.36 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/332.36 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 332.36 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 39,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,537.55/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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