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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 332.28 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 332.28 and 113.56 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 332.28 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/332.28 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 332.28 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 37,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,733.72/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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