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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.17, 331.76 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.17, 331.76 and 105.63 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.17 : 331.76 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.17/331.76 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.17x = 331.76 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.17x = 35,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042.83/221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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