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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.58, 332.13 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.58, 332.13 and 113.13 is: 169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.58 : 332.13 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.58/332.13 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.58x = 332.13 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.58x = 37,573.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,573.87/221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.57

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