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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 331.73 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 331.73 and 84.17 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 331.73 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/331.73 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 331.73 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 27,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921.71/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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