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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 332.70 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 332.70 and 113.80 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 332.70 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/332.70 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 332.70 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 37,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,861.26/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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