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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 332.83 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 332.83 and 106.27 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 332.83 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/332.83 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 332.83 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 35,369.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,369.31/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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