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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.81, 332.46 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.81, 332.46 and 117.41 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.81 : 332.46 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.81/332.46 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.81x = 332.46 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.81x = 39,034.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,034.13/221.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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