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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.70, 332.56 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.70, 332.56 and 106.16 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.70 : 332.56 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.70/332.56 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.70x = 332.56 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.70x = 35,304.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,304.57/221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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