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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.52 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.52 and 113.45 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.52 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.52 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.52 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 37,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,722.73/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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