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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 332.71 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 332.71 and 113.51 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 332.71 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/332.71 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 332.71 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 37,765.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,765.91/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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