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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.78, 332.37 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.78, 332.37 and 113.45 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.78 : 332.37 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.78/332.37 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.78x = 332.37 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.78x = 37,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,705.71/221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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