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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.69, 332.13 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.69, 332.13 and 113.56 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.69 : 332.13 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.69/332.13 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.69x = 332.13 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.69x = 37,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,716.68/221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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