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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 331.42 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 331.42 and 112.96 is: 169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 331.42 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/331.42 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 331.42 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 37,437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,437.20/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.29

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