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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 332.49 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 332.49 and 106.08 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 332.49 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/332.49 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 332.49 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 35,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,270.01/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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