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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.66, 332.58 and 84.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.66, 332.58 and 84.77 is: 127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.66 : 332.58 = 84.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.66/332.58 = 84.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.66x = 332.58 × 84.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.66x = 28,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,192.81/221.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.19

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