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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.55, 332.49 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.55, 332.49 and 111.97 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.55 : 332.49 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.55/332.49 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.55x = 332.49 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.55x = 37,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,228.91/221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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