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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.45, 331.56 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.45, 331.56 and 112.71 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.45 : 331.56 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.45/331.56 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.45x = 331.56 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.45x = 37,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,370.13/221.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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