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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.88, 332.91 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.88, 332.91 and 113.61 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.88 : 332.91 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.88/332.91 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.88x = 332.91 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.88x = 37,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,821.91/221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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