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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 332.73 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 332.73 and 119.07 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 332.73 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/332.73 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 332.73 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 39,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,618.16/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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