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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.77, 332.26 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.77, 332.26 and 118.90 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.77 : 332.26 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.77/332.26 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.77x = 332.26 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.77x = 39,505.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,505.71/221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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