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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.87, 332.54 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.87, 332.54 and 113.60 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.87 : 332.54 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.87/332.54 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.87x = 332.54 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.87x = 37,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775.98/221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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