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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.29, 332.05 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.29, 332.05 and 111.62 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.29 : 332.05 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.29/332.05 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.29x = 332.05 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.29x = 37,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,063.42/221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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