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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.68, 332.54 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.68, 332.54 and 84.72 is: 127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.68 : 332.54 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.68/332.54 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.68x = 332.54 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.68x = 28,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,170.70/221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.08

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