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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.25, 331.66 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.25, 331.66 and 112.91 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.25 : 331.66 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.25/331.66 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.25x = 331.66 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.25x = 37,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,447.73/221.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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