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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.46, 332.07 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.46, 332.07 and 111.55 is: 167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.46 : 332.07 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.46/332.07 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.46x = 332.07 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.46x = 37,042.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,042.41/221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.26

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