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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.57, 332.15 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.57, 332.15 and 113.12 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.57 : 332.15 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.57/332.15 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.57x = 332.15 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.57x = 37,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,570.58/221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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