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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.64 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.64 and 118.96 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.64 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.64 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.64 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 39,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,570.85/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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