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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.71, 332.61 and 77.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.71, 332.61 and 77.41 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.71 : 332.61 = 77.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.71/332.61 = 77.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.71x = 332.61 × 77.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.71x = 25,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,747.34/221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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