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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 332.73 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 332.73 and 119.18 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 332.73 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/332.73 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 332.73 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 39,653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653.10/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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