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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 332.46 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 332.46 and 113.58 is: 170.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 332.46 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/332.46 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 332.46 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 37,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,760.81/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.14

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