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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.69, 332.55 and 67.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.69, 332.55 and 67.59 is: 101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.69 : 332.55 = 67.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.69/332.55 = 67.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.69x = 332.55 × 67.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.69x = 22,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,477.05/221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.39

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