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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.72, 332.58 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.72, 332.58 and 84.74 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.72 : 332.58 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.72/332.58 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.72x = 332.58 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.72x = 28,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,182.83/221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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