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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.38, 331.74 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.38, 331.74 and 113.02 is: 169.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.38 : 331.74 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.38/331.74 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.38x = 331.74 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.38x = 37,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,493.25/221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.36

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