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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.64, 332.38 and 113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.64, 332.38 and 113.40 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.64 : 332.38 = 113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.64/332.38 = 113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.64x = 332.38 × 113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.64x = 37,691.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,691.89/221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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