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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 332.80 and 119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 332.80 and 119.13 is: 178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 332.80 = 119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/332.80 = 119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 332.80 × 119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 39,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,646.17/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.80

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