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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.14, 331.87 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.14, 331.87 and 113.02 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.14 : 331.87 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.14/331.87 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.14x = 331.87 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.14x = 37,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,507.95/221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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