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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.56, 332.07 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.56, 332.07 and 113.29 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.56 : 332.07 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.56/332.07 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.56x = 332.07 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.56x = 37,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,618.96/221.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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