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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.77, 332.54 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.77, 332.54 and 84.71 is: 127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.77 : 332.54 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.77/332.54 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.77x = 332.54 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.77x = 28,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169.46/221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.02

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