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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 332.36 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 332.36 and 106.20 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 332.36 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/332.36 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 332.36 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 35,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,296.63/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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