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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.73, 332.60 and 77.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.73, 332.60 and 77.45 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.73 : 332.60 = 77.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.73/332.60 = 77.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.73x = 332.60 × 77.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.73x = 25,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757.82/221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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