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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 331.66 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 331.66 and 113.34 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 331.66 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/331.66 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 331.66 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 37,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,590.34/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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