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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.13, 332.89 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.13, 332.89 and 113.69 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.13 : 332.89 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.13/332.89 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.13x = 332.89 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.13x = 37,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,846.26/222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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