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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 332.47 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 332.47 and 113.47 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 332.47 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/332.47 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 332.47 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 37,725.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,725.37/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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