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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.90, 332.86 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.90, 332.86 and 113.66 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.90 : 332.86 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.90/332.86 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.90x = 332.86 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.90x = 37,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832.87/221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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