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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.74, 332.64 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.74, 332.64 and 67.68 is: 101.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.74 : 332.64 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.74/332.64 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.74x = 332.64 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.74x = 22,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,513.08/221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.53

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