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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.91, 332.81 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.91, 332.81 and 112.11 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.91 : 332.81 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.91/332.81 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.91x = 332.81 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.91x = 37,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,310.77/221.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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