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A set of 3 consecutive integers sums to 219. What is the value of the greatest integer?

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the 3 consecutive integers can be written as:


x - 1, x, x + 1


where x is integer


a set of 3 consecutive integers sums to 219:


(x - 1) + x + (x + 1) = 219


by solving we find:


x = 73


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x+1 = 73 + 1 = 74


the greatest integer is 74.