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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.97, 333.15 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.97, 333.15 and 113.82 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.97 : 333.15 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.97/333.15 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.97x = 333.15 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.97x = 37,919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,919.13/221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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