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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 331.65 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 331.65 and 112.82 is: 169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 331.65 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/331.65 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 331.65 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 37,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,414.53/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.23

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