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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.59, 332.07 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.59, 332.07 and 113.41 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.59 : 332.07 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.59/332.07 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.59x = 332.07 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.59x = 37,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,660.06/221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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