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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 331.39 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 331.39 and 112.69 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 331.39 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/331.39 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 331.39 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 37,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,344.89/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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