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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.80, 332.66 and 112.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.80, 332.66 and 112.00 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.80 : 332.66 = 112.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.80/332.66 = 112.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.80x = 332.66 × 112.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.80x = 37,255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,255.70/221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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