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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.41, 332.06 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.41, 332.06 and 111.61 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.41 : 332.06 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.41/332.06 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.41x = 332.06 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.41x = 37,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,061.22/221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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