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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.33 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.33 and 111.96 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.33 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.33 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.33 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 37,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,207.11/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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