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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 332.64 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 332.64 and 112.07 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 332.64 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/332.64 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 332.64 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 37,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279.80/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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