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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.62, 332.19 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.62, 332.19 and 113.26 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.62 : 332.19 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.62/332.19 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.62x = 332.19 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.62x = 37,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,623.84/221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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