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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.79, 332.92 and 106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.79, 332.92 and 106.33 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.79 : 332.92 = 106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.79/332.92 = 106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.79x = 332.92 × 106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.79x = 35,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,399.53/221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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