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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.78, 332.69 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.78, 332.69 and 77.51 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.78 : 332.69 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.78/332.69 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.78x = 332.69 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.78x = 25,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,787.25/221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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