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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 332.55 and 77.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 332.55 and 77.39 is: 116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 332.55 = 77.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/332.55 = 77.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 332.55 × 77.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 25,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,736.04/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.11

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