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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.89, 332.85 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.89, 332.85 and 113.65 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.89 : 332.85 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.89/332.85 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.89x = 332.85 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.89x = 37,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,828.40/221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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