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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.61, 332.43 and 106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.61, 332.43 and 106.10 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.61 : 332.43 = 106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.61/332.43 = 106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.61x = 332.43 × 106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.61x = 35,271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,271.26/221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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