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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.67, 332.49 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.67, 332.49 and 84.75 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.67 : 332.49 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.67/332.49 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.67x = 332.49 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.67x = 28,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,178.53/221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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